Project Manager – ICI Ground-Up Construction (Ottawa)

Salary: $125,000 – $150,000 base + bonus + benefits
Location: Ottawa, Ontario

An established ICI contractor is seeking a Project Manager with strong ground-up and institutional experience to lead new build projects from preconstruction through closeout. This individual will oversee contract administration, budgeting, scheduling, subtrade coordination, and overall project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage full project lifecycle for ground-up ICI and institutional additions

• Lead tendering, subcontractor award, budgeting, and cost control

• Develop and maintain project schedules, forecasts, and progress reports

• Coordinate structural, civil, envelope, mechanical, and electrical scopes

• Oversee RFIs, change orders, shop drawings, and all project documentation

• Lead progress meetings with clients, consultants, and site teams

• Ensure project delivery meets contractual, safety, and quality requirements

• Support the Superintendent and site team through technical and operational challenges

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of experience as a Project Manager in ICI new build construction

• Proven track record delivering institutional, commercial, or municipal projects

• Strong understanding of contract frameworks, budgeting, and scheduling

• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and maintain organized project workflows

• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities

• Engineering or construction management background is an asset